Trying to get pregnant after Mirena IUD

This is my first post, so forgive me if there's another thread out there already started on this (I did try to check first!).

My husband and I have recently decided to start trying to get pregnant. I have been on medication for quite some time that would harm a developing baby, so I stopped taking those on November 1st, had my Mirena IUD removed, and we are going to start "actively" trying as of December 7th (once the medication is completely out of my system).

I have a few questions. This will be our first child so I'm new to EVERYTHING that comes with trying to conceive. Even though we haven't started trying yet, I'm anxious to get pregnant ASAP, as I'm sure most couples trying are. Being the worrywart that I am, I'm afraid we'll have trouble getting pregnant. My concern comes with how to know when I'm ovulating - or for that matter, if I'm ovulating.

While on the Mirena (although it was only a little over a year), my cycle was never normal. It seemed to be nearly 31-32 days, but then I would bleed/spot for nearly 10 days sometimes. I was very happy with the Mirena so I never worried about it, but now I don't know how to figure out what my cycle will be off of it. Using two different ovulation calculators, according to when I got my period my last three times, my cycle may be as long as 34 days. The note on webmd.com said to be concerned if your cycle is longer than 32 or less than 28 days because you may not be ovulating.

I know BC can change your cycle and the Mirena can even stop you from ovulating, so I'm not sure how to figure when I'll ovulate. I don't want to have to wait through two more cycles to figure it out because we hope to conceive before that. My question, for anyone who might know, is can I use the dates I got my period while on the Mirena as accurate predictors of what my cycle is and when I'm ovulating? Also, if you had the Mirena and had it removed, how long did it take you to get pregnant?

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Well, I guess I am just seeking comfort in that I have been trying for two months after the IUD/Mirena was removed and I have had no luck. We are not only having no luck but I cannot track what is going on in my body.

Since I had the Mirena out I have had three monthly's and there is no way to tell when I will have another. The first three days long and two days after I had gotten the IUD removed. The second was 24 days later which seemed like I was on the right track. Then out of nowhere 14 days later here I am again.

I really wish someone had told me there would be issues after the IUD was removed but I was assured that there would be no complications and no side effects. I understand we are all feeling the same here I just needed some reassurance that all will be fine it God's time.

Hey, ya I think most of us that are struggling to get prego are feeling the same way. But, just so you know I'm in exactly the same boat. I really have no idea what is going on inside of me just like you. But, I have read some other reports of women on here who got pregnant really soon after they had the iud out, so not to worry, like you said it's in God's time. I just keep telling myself that. and I've been trying for about 2 months now. It will happen when it is meant to. :)

I had my Mirena removed on Sep 21. I would bleed 3 weeks out of the month!!! Other than that mirena was convenient. Previously I did depo and not only did I hate it, but my husband said he'd rather deal with pregnant hormones instead of the depos hormones.

Were TTC #4 my last daughter took us 8 month of trying including ovulation detectors and pillows under my hips. Finally we decided to take a month off and do the "pull and pray" the week that I was ovulating .........and got pregnant!!!

Also are any of you with the "trying to concieve" group if not come join theres alot of us that do Ovulation and Pee Partys Im with a group that will be taking a pregnancy test on Sunday. Good luck to you, please keep posting.

Okay so last month was me and the hubbys first month of TTC baby #2. We did everything to the T but it didn't happen for us. I am currently in my TWW for November so fingers are crossed. I had the mirena put in November of 2006 and had it removed August 2009. I am on my fourth cycle since removal. We waited 3 cylces before trying because my ob recommended it to give my body some time to get back on track. So let's hope for that August baby! Lots of baby dust to everyone!

I had my IUD removed last November and have been TTC since mid March with no luck. My periods were normal.. but now they are irregular again. Kind of frustrating since I conceived my other 3 kids with no trouble. Infact, I got pregnant on the birth control pill with my youngest. I did have a couple very painful cysts rupture on my ovaries which caused me to pass out and end up in the ER a couple times. Ive been to the doctor and gotten checked for PCOS. I havent been going "all out" trying. Just not using any protection and having sex when I think Im ovulating. Im worried but the doctor says everything checks out fine. How long does it normally take to get pregnant after IUD removal?

I had the Mirena on after I had Heaven in 08 and got it removed in 09 and i got pregnant right away! I'm pregnant right now because i tried to get pregnant after removing the mirena. good luck. I dont think Mirena causes a problem with trying to concieve after having it removed.

I am getting my IUD removed this tuesday 1/19 I have been reading some posts and I am scared it is going to take me along time to get pregnant. My husband and I are ready to start (1st baby for both) as soon as I get it out and are hoping for a baby by Dec of this year...is that to much wishful thinking?